It's part 2 and we're getting into it: what were the standout performances? There's a lot to choose from: Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney all had a go, but what motivated their song choices?
We also discuss Paul in particular: less secure than Ringo in his relationship with George Harrison, it's fascinating to watch Paul tread carefully through his contributions, and we talk about the credit he deserves for how he handled this. What would a Paul McCartney tribute concert look like and who would appear at it?
Links
You can find ways to watch and listen to the Concert for George at concertforgeorge.com
We insist you listen to Steven's podcast with Jason Carty, Nothing Is Real
You can also find on BBC Sounds their Radio Ulster series Back to the Irish, which examines the Irish connections of the Beatles and other artists
Prince's performance on While My Guitar Gently Weeps at George's Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2004
The Art of McCartney compilation album that Matt likes a lot more than Steven does
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1986, where Paul performed I Saw Her Standing There, Long Tall Sally and Get Back
Listen to part 1
Concert for George (with Nothing Is Real's Steven Cockcroft): part 1
Nothing Is Real co-host Steven Cockcroft joins us to share rare, first-hand memories of attending the legendary 2002 tribute show for George Harrison.
Listen on Spotify